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GEOL 221 - Physical Geology

4 Credit Hour(s) / 6 Billing Hour(s)
General Education Category: MTA Natural Sciences Lab

This course investigates the dynamic physical earth using a cause-effect theme, and emphasizes relationships of geologic cycles (tectonic/hydrologic) to modifications of earth’s crust (e.g., volcanism, mountain building, rivers, glaciers) with introduction to environmental topics and earth resources. Laboratory includes mineral and rock identification, topographic and geologic map interpretation, and plate tectonics exercises.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): None
Placement Scores: Placement Scores: Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 6 and [Math Skills Level 10 (College-Ready with Support) or minimum 2.0 in (MATH 105 or MATH 106) or P in (NCMA 106 or NCMA 110  )].
Course Note: None


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